ELEMENTARY EDUCATION PROGRAMS (K-6) (CEE)

This department requires the completion of at least 120 semester hours as specified below and leads to the bachelor of science in education degree and the Alabama Class B (K-6) Professional Certificate. MUE 385 requires as a prerequisite either MUE 107 Basic Skills in Music (2 hours) or demonstrated equivalent skills.

The undergraduate catalog is published at two-year intervals. Program advising sheets are updated much more frequently and are thus likely to provide the most up-to-date information on degree and other requirements. Students should always obtain the most recent advising sheets, available from academic advisors and in 104 Carmichael Hall. Further information on recommended course sequences should also be obtained from 204 Graves Hall.

Since the fall semester of 1996, there has been a competitive admission process for entering the elementary education professional semesters. There is a limitation on enrollment for these semesters. Meeting the minimum criteria for the teacher education program (TEP) does not guarantee admission to these professional semesters. See program for admission procedures.

The student must complete the TEP application form, available from personnel in 104 Carmichael Hall. The requirements are as follows.

NOTE: The faculty reserves the right to make exceptions to the listed criteria based on individual circumstances. However, minimum Alabama State Department of Education requirements found elsewhere in this catalog must still be met.

TEP Admission Requirements

Completion of at least 41 semester hours of University Core courses and a minimum 2.75 GPA in general studies requirements

Each student must have a "C" or higher in every professional studies and teaching field course. A student must successfully petition (the department) to retake any education course in which he or she earned less than a "C."

Each student must select additional mathematics courses from the general studies list for a total of 12 semester hours of MA-designated courses. Recommended are MATH 208, MATH 209, MATH 210. (MATH 100 and BER 345 are not acceptable.)

Each student must select an additional course from the general studies natural science requirements, for a total of at least 12 semester hours. Preferred are 4 semester hours in biological science and 8 semester hours in physical/interdisciplinary science.

NOTE: MUE 107 is a prerequisite to MUE 385; however, students with previous musical training may elect to demonstrate equivalent skills through testing. Arrangements for testing can be made by contacting the Music Education office at (205) 348-6054.

NOTE: After successful completion of CEE 320 and posting of grades, students should be ready to apply formally to the Teacher Education Program. Applications are available from Student Services located at 104 Carmichael Hall. An original transcript must be attached prior to processing, and all other TEP admission requirements must be met.

Professional Semester 2

Students must register for the following 16 hours, which are taught in a block, simultaneously. NOTE: Admission to the TEP is a prerequisite for enrolling in these courses; all required mathematics coursework must be completed prior to Professional Semester 2.

After successful completion of professional semester 2, students must register for the following 16 hours, which are taught in a block, simultaneously. NOTE: All required science and social science/humanities coursework must be completed prior to Professional Semester 3.

NOTE: Elementary education students are required to complete two internship placements; therefore, students should enroll in equal hours of two sections of CEE 497. Students who need full-time status may enroll for six semester hours of each section.

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Total: 120-122

MIDDLE-SCHOOL (4-8) ENDORSEMENT ON ELEMENTARY (K-6) CERTIFICATE

By completing several additional requirements, a student fulfilling the requirements for elementary school (K-6) certification may also obtain middle-school certification in the same field. Those who hold middle-school certification may teach in their subject fields in grades four through eight; they are not eligible, however, to teach grades nine through 12. The additional requirements of the middle-school endorsement program may be secured in 104 Carmichael Hall.